Andy Carroll’s West Ham loan deal is not watertight, hints David Gold

West Ham co-owner
David Gold has admitted he is uncertain if loan-signing
Andy Carroll will remain with the club for the entire season.

Andy Carroll starred in a 3-0 over Fulham on his West Ham debut (Picture: AFP)

Responding to speculation that Liverpool could be set to recall Carroll in January, Gold tweeted: ‘The exact terms of AC year long loan deal is subject to a confidentially agreement but we are hopeful he will be with us the whole season.’

Gold’s tweet conflicts an earlier statement from a West Ham source, who told The Sun the year-long deal for Carroll is watertight.

‘We have a deal which allows us to buy him tomorrow at around £17-£18m if we chose to.

‘We are convinced Andy cannot be sold to any other club. We have him on a year’s loan with the first option to buy but have called in the legal eagles to check everything.’

Andy Carroll limped off with a hamstring problem on his West Ham debut (Picture: AFP)

Liverpool have been linked with an early recall for the front-man after it was revealed earlier this week that boss Brendan Rodgers would not have let him leave the club had he known he would be unable to bring in reinforcements before the transfer window closed last Friday.

The Reds have also been linked with bringing former striker Michael Owen back to Anfield, but ruled out a move earlier today.

It leaves Rodgers with only Luis Suarez and summer signing Fabio Borini as options up-front, in what is looking like a very threadbare squad.